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Hydraulic Hazards

The power of fluids is amazing. Hydraulic power is a form of stored energy that, when under control, does good work. When released unexpectedly, hydraulic power can damage you for life or even kill you.

Hydraulic Hazards2018-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Parking Lot Security

When you are going to or leaving from a parking lot, garage, or other parking area how often do you check over your shoulder to see who is behind or near you; pay attention to your surroundings – really pay attention instead of walking and looking at your phone or daydreaming; look in and around your vehicle for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary?

Parking Lot Security2023-10-20T17:39:21+00:00

Fatigue at Work Can Kill You

You’re an accident waiting to happen if you are not alert at work. This applies to most high-risk jobs, trucking and transport jobs, repetitive jobs, such as sorting logs in a lumber mill, and a host of other jobs – regardless of the inherent risk level.

Fatigue at Work Can Kill You2018-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

Darkness Descends on the Road to Work

Driving at night has unique challenges that aren’t found (or aren’t found as often) while driving during the day, which include the obvious that the sunlight is not available. In the winter months the days are shorter and many of us drive to work and back home in the dark.

Darkness Descends on the Road to Work2023-09-04T14:53:42+00:00

Caught and Crushed by Pinch Points

Caught and between. These two mild words describe a type of injury which is anything but mild. Instead, they refer to being caught between two moving objects or a moving object and a stationary object. The result is compression and crushing injuries which can be fatal. The places where these incidents occur are called "pinch points."

Caught and Crushed by Pinch Points2018-10-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chocking and Blocking Safety

Chocking is the act of using a wedge to immobilize the wheels of a vehicle or equipment to keep it from accidentally moving. Chocking the wheels of a vehicle, such as a truck or trailer, physically stops the movement of wheels to prevent runaways that can injure workers and destroy property.

Chocking and Blocking Safety2018-10-18T00:00:00+00:00

Distractions Derail Safety

The ever-increasing use of smartphones finds most of with our heads down staring into the glow of text messages, games, tweets, twitters, selfies and more. One of the downsides to this obsession is that people mistakenly think they can perform their jobs safely while they use these devices.

Distractions Derail Safety2018-10-18T00:00:00+00:00

Industrial Ergonomics Hazards Assessment Checklist

Adapt and use this Hazards Assessment to determine areas of potential and existing ergonomic and materials handling concerns.

Industrial Ergonomics Hazards Assessment Checklist2018-10-17T00:00:00+00:00

Ergonomic Injury Record Review

To root out ergonomic injuries you must be proactive. The first step is to do a record review and create a “snapshot” of worker injuries, so you can analyze causes and identify trends. Here’s a form you can adapt and use at your workplace to perform an effective records review.

Ergonomic Injury Record Review2018-10-16T00:00:00+00:00

Office Safety

Most offices have few hazardous chemicals and no heavy or moving machinery. If the worst that can happen is a paper cut, why do we need to talk about safety training? Because a paper cut isn’t the worst that can happen. Office employees still need to know what to do in case of an emergency, and accidents are surprisingly common. Also, people who sit down and use computers most of the day need to watch out for ergonomic issues.

Office Safety2018-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

By the Numbers: 10 Tips for Emergency Response Plans

Being prepared for an emergency is part of your employers and your responsibility. For help developing your emergency response planning, Ready.gov offers the following guidance.

By the Numbers: 10 Tips for Emergency Response Plans2018-10-11T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This: Emergency Exit Nightmare

Let’s start with the obvious hazard – a blocked emergency exit. Blocked by conveyors, carts, trash, and cardboard boxes.

Picture This: Emergency Exit Nightmare2018-10-11T00:00:00+00:00

Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Protecting employees from harm is the foundation of every safety program and piece of safety legislation. Protecting employees from workplace violence must be part of your safety program. Further still, having a plan and program in place to help employees experiencing domestic violence should be, and in many cases must be, part of your safety program.

Domestic Violence in the Workplace2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This: Domestic Violence – What Would You Do?

How would you respond if one of your employees came to work with bruises or other injuries? Does your organization have a policy and process in place for dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of domestic abuse?

Picture This: Domestic Violence – What Would You Do?2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Housekeeping: Slips, Trips and Falls Facts Prevention

Housekeeping/Slips, Trips & Falls A construction site can become a very messy place. But, the longer it stays that way, the more dangerous it becomes. This video outlines the connection between good housekeeping and injury prevention, especially slips, trips & falls. Common trip and fall hazards are shown and the root causes are examined for maximum impact.

Housekeeping: Slips, Trips and Falls Facts Prevention2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Securing Loads Safely – Spanish

This program helps employees comply with DOT regulations relating to securing loads on tractor trailers. Topics include: different types of trucks and associated loading requirements, load securement procedures, number of straps needed for different loads, working load limits and other related safety information. Great training to ensure you and your vehicles are not cited or placed out of service due to non-compliance issues.

Securing Loads Safely – Spanish2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Ski Area Employees – (8 min)

Ski Areas???snow ???ice???water???slippery surfaces???they increase the potential for a slip, trip or fall. But does this mean a slip, Trip or fall HAS to happen? Of course not. Slips, trips and Falls are preventable and that???s what this program is all about???prevention. The program examines some common slip, trip and fall accidents common to ski areas and examines the root causes of each.

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Ski Area Employees – (8 min)2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing Workplace Violence in a Restaurant

Preventing Workplace Violence shows employees how to recognize the warning signs of possible violent behavior, as well as how to avoid or defuse potentially dangerous situations. One out of every six violent crimes occurs in the workplace. And while workplace homicides grab the headlines??? (homicide is the second leading cause of death on the job and the number one killer of women in the workplace)??? other forms of workplace violence happen much more frequently. No organization, regardless of its size or type, is immune to workplace violence. Areas covered in the course include the nature of workplace violence, underlying causes and warning signs, aggressive behavior, threats and verbal abuse, sexual harassment, physical assault and armed assailants, fostering a positive workplace environment, and more.This VOD program is one of the most effective and efficient ways to get employees the training that they need, in a classroom or individually through their desktop or tablet computer.

Preventing Workplace Violence in a Restaurant2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Road Rage and Aggressive Driving (12 min)

Road Rage & Aggressive Driving ??? In any discussion of Drivers Safety, one of the most dangerous hazards is the Human Factor???the unpredictability of all the drivers on the road???and the way that emotion can influence the way we drive. Road Rage is responsible for over half of the fatal crashes on our roadways each year.

Road Rage and Aggressive Driving (12 min)2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Defensive Driving – (20 min) Spanish

One of our Best Sellers! A fire extinguisher is a simple and effective piece of emergency equipment. This program explains the various classes of fires, different types of fire extinguishers, the key word PASS, and other tips for emergency use of fire extinguishers. This is the long version.

Defensive Driving – (20 min) Spanish2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Tool: Supervisor’s Guide – Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Domestic violence often crosses over into the workplace and many domestic violence victims are in danger of being attacked, harassed, or stalked while at work. Would you know what to do if an employee came to you about violence they are experiencing at home? Does your organization have a plan? An organization’s response to and support of victims can help to keep the workplace safe and secure for everyone.

Tool: Supervisor’s Guide – Responding to Domestic Violence in the Workplace2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Workplan: Workplace Domestic Violence Prevention

A study done by the Society for Human Resource Management, found 65% of companies don’t have a formal workplace domestic violence plan in place even though 16% of organizations have had a domestic violence incident in the past five years.

Workplan: Workplace Domestic Violence Prevention2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

By the Numbers: Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Domestic violence often doesn’t stay confined to the home. Whether directly or indirectly, domestic violence effects the victim, co-workers, and the organization. Learn these warning signs and risk factors for domestic violence in the workplace and share the information with your employees during workplace violence training.

By the Numbers: Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Domestic Violence in the Workplace2018-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Healthcare: Staying Safe on the Heliport

A helicopter transfer may be needed due to the remoteness of the patient when they need medical attention, or the severity of their need requires rapid transfer to hospital care. Sometimes they need to move to a different hospital for treatment.  Whatever the specifics of the case, these medical needs are urgent and often life threatening. The fastest and safest way to get them to the care they need is by helicopter. But it’s not without risks.

Healthcare: Staying Safe on the Heliport2018-09-23T00:00:00+00:00
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